The Last Druid wrote:We only have one cf 2 (-3) e11 in the entire set: Harry Rice. Lab earned the right to chose whomever he wants. I'm sure he is devastated that his choices don't meet with your approval.

It's funny that the owner currently in 114th place is unhappy with certain picks from the top 4. Easy solution: move up 110 places and you can pick whoever you want.

1971 Tony Oliva RF, Twins, 5R .337 22 81 .369 .546 .915 Led A.L. in BA & SLG. Career highs in BA, OPS+. Near career highs in SLG, OPS & OBP. Oliva was headed for the HOF until knee injuries robbed him of his speed and made him a DH. Oliva is the only player in MLB history to win the batting title in his first two seasons. Oliva was an All Star right fielder in his first 8 big league seasons, even winning a gold glove. In a pitching dominated era, in his first 8 seasons before injuring his knee, he won 3 batting titles, finished second once, third 3 times and eighth once. Some may say that Oliva already has 3 cards, but why not give him what would arguably be his best card, one that destroys RHP?http://365.strat-o-matic.com/player/739082/1670/1/70

1976 Bill Robinson OF, 3B, 1B, Pirates, 3L .303 21 64 .329 .534 .864 Career highs in SLG, OPS & OPs+. Near career highs in BA & OBP. A career journeyman and late bloomer, Robinson found a home with the Pirates, and was a valuable member of the team for 7+ seasons, playing multiple positions. 1 ATG card.http://365.strat-o-matic.com/player/740221/1670/1/70

1980 Mike Easler OF, Pirates 7R .338 21 74 .396 .583 .978 Career highs in BA, OBP, SLG, OPS & OPS+. Near career highs in DO & RBI. A ten year minor leaguer, working off season jobs as a bellhop and on an assembly line to support his family, in 1980 the "Hit man" got his first significant playing time in the big leagues and took advantage of his opportunity. 1 ATG card.http://365.strat-o-matic.com/player/833358/1680/1/80

For the players below, I don't have the SOM card viewer, so I don't know the balance rating for the strong side of the card, but based on their numbers, they appear worthy of consideration. Perhaps someone with the card viewer can let us know the balance rating.

1977 Cliff Johnson C, 1B, OF, DH, Astros, Yankees .297 22 54 .407 .584 .991 Career highs in HR, OBP, SLG, OPS & OPS+. Near career high in BA. A career journeyman and late bloomer limited by poor D in his early career, Johnson usually hit well when given an opportunity to play. In 144 ABs vs. LHP, batted .354 13 30 .466 .701 1.167. Probably a 7L-9L.

1973 Steve Rogers, SP, Expos 10-5, 1.54 ERA, 1.060 WHIP, 6.2 H/9, 3.3 BB/9, in 134 IP. Made 17 starts for the '73 Expos. Career long Expo, who despite 13 years with some really bad Expo teams, starting in 1973, somehow managed to go 158-152 during his career. Very underrated pitcher. If I remember correctly, this Rogers card was a reverso card where he was really tough on LHBs.